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Marvel’s mixed year meets DC, Star Wars slumps at Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con crowds made clear this year that Marvel, DC and Star Wars face a more skeptical audience than in years past. "I think the new 'Supergirl' sucks," one DC fan said bluntly.
Churches race to set AI’s moral rules before Silicon Valley does
A historic North Carolina divinity school is offering the first doctoral program in AI ethics among accredited U.S. and Canadian theological schools. Its January launch comes as churches race to shape artificial intelligence's moral framework before Silicon Valley does.
TMZ’s Harvey Levin blasts Fauci hearing as a ‘witch hunt’
TMZ'S HARVEY LEVIN on the Fauci hearing: "Now, we are at a point where members of Congress and yes, you, Rand Paul, are on a witch hunt. The best I can say for Rand Paul is that he's being really honest. He has said now, over a period of years, he wants Anthony Fauci in a jail cell ... that's the point of this hearing. That's why they're doing this."
5 questions about the St. Mary’s fish sauce cleanup
Crews began a major cleanup this week of about 110 abandoned tanks, each holding 3,000 gallons of fermented fish sauce, at the long-closed Atlantic Seafood Sauce Co. in St. Mary's, a small town located within Newfoundland and Labrador, which is one of Canada's 10 provinces.
Jury convicts Hadi Matar on terrorism charges in Salman Rushdie stabbing attack
A federal jury has convicted Hadi Matar, 28, of Fairview, New Jersey, on terrorism charges stemming from his 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie, the Justice Department announced.
About a third of Democrats identify as democratic socialists: Poll
POLL: About a third of Democrats and Democratic-leaning Americans now describe themselves as democratic socialists.
Houston lab, ex-CEO and Florida businessman to pay $36.4 million in kickback case
A Houston-based genetic testing laboratory, its former chief executive and a Florida businessman have agreed to pay a combined $36.4 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks and billing Medicare and Medicaid for medically unnecessary genetic testing, the Justice Department announced.
Marjorie Taylor Greene marries Brian Glenn in Las Vegas
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene tied the knot with conservative journalist Brian Glenn in Las Vegas on Tuesday, capping a whirlwind year that saw her resign from Congress and split publicly with President Trump.
Smithsonian secretary earned $4.4M in salary, benefits since 2020
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch III collected more than $4.4M in salary and added benefits between 2020 and 2024.
Actor James Woods calls Mamdani win a ‘dangerous’ turning point
Actor JAMES WOODS slams Mamdani: "I think the election of Mamdani was the most dangerous event to happen in the country" in modern history.
Seattle Storm owner suspended after cursing at teens supporting Sophie Cunningham
The WNBA fined and suspended Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton for five home games, according to the league, after she allegedly cursed at two teenage fans of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Tuesday's game in Seattle. The discipline followed allegations that Keaton confronted two 16-year-old girls who wore XX-XY Athletics shirts to support Cunningham's recent public comments opposing transgender athletes in women's sports.
Megan Moroney cuts Denver show short after three songs, cites illness
Country singer Megan Moroney abruptly ended her sold-out show at Ball Arena on Tuesday night, telling the crowd she was too sick to continue after just three songs.
Footage surfaces of Tony Romo being cited for OWI, refusing test after Milwaukee traffic stop
Tony Romo, the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who now works as a CBS NFL analyst, was cited for first-offense operating while intoxicated and refusing a chemical test following a traffic stop last week in Milwaukee, according to court records and body camera footage released by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
Education Department opens probe into Minnesota ‘gender dolls’ complaint
The U.S. Dept. of Education has opened an investigation into the Minnesota Dept. of Education to ensure compliance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment after a complaint was received on behalf of parents regarding the use of "transgender dolls" in schools. According to the department's announcement, "MyGenderDolls" feature removable, interchangeable internal and external genitalia, gender-neutral names, and clothing for both sexes, and are described as expected to be available to Minnesota educators for use with students as young as 4 years old this fall.
NY Democratic Socialist Claire Valdez wants Puerto Rico’s debt canceled, oversight board gone
NYC Dem congressional nominee Claire Valdez on Puerto Rico: "I come to this with a decolonial organizing history and lens. And so making sure that Puerto Rico has real representation in Congress ... until it is no longer a colony is really, really important."
Willie Nelson speaks out against AI data centers threatening rural farmland
WILLIE NELSON criticizes data centers: "Our community, like many others, needs to fight against data centers invading our land. The last thing we need is a loud, water thieving, light polluting, data center anywhere near our town (or any others for that matter)."
Four-hour ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel play earns ovation despite rocky start
A new British stage adaptation set in George R.R. Martin's fantasy universe of "Game of Thrones" finally found its footing this week, earning a standing ovation from its first audience after a string of last-minute cancellations threatened to overshadow its debut. The play has a four-hour runtime.
New York investment fund founder pleads guilty to $50 million investor fraud scheme
Jay Lucas, the founder and managing partner of Manhattan-based Lucas Brand Equity LLC and three private investment funds, pleaded guilty Wednesday to securities fraud, investment adviser fraud, wire fraud and money laundering, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton announced.
Noah Kahan slams White House for using his song in Trump video
Singer NOAH KAHAN slams White House for using his song in a video: "Would never approve of my music being used in support of you or this administration."
Nolan Wells’ friend to sue over threats, denies role in teen’s death
A former football teammate of Nolan Wells is preparing to file a defamation lawsuit against social media users who accused him of involvement in the 18-year-old's death, an accusation his attorney calls baseless and dangerous.
